The US Constitution

Magic Square A. B. C. D. The US Constitution Directions: Select the best answer from each of the terms from the numbered definitions. E. F. G. H. Put the answer in the proper space in the magic square box. If the totals of the numbers are the same both across and down, you have found the magic number. I. J. K. L.

Terms: A. direct democracy M. N. O. P. B. ratify C. Virginia Plan D. Federalists E. separation of powers F. Magna Carta G. treason H. New Jersey Plan I. Three-fifths Compromise J. Shay’s Rebellion K. Anti-Federalists L. delegates M. direct democracy N. English Bill of Rights O. Great Compromise P. Articles of Confederation Magic Number = ______Definitions: 1. American governing document that first united the thirteen states. 2. To agree or approve. 3. James Madison’s idea for government, which created a two house legislature. 4. A government in which laws are made directly by citizens. 5. Montesquieu’s idea where power is divided among the three branches of government. 6. People who fought against the Constitution. 7. Attempt by farmers to close down local courts in Massachusetts. 8. An idea, supported by small states, which created a one house legislature with equal representation. 9. An agreement where slaves are counted as part of the population. 10. To be disloyal to one’s country. 11. The Great Charter, which limited the powers of King John of England in 1215. 12. Representatives to the Constitutional Convention. 13. Supporters of the Constitution and wanted it ratified 14. Gave certain rights to Englishmen and further limited the king’s power. 15. An agreement where states have equal representation in the Senate and representation in the House of Representatives is based on the state’s population. 16. A government in which citizen’s elect representatives to make laws. Magic Square The US Constitution Directions: Select the best answer from each of the terms from the numbered definitions. Put the answer in the proper space in the magic square box. If the totals of the numbers are the same both across and down, you have found the magic number.

Terms: A. amendments N. treason B. ratify O. delegated powers C. Great Compromise P. Shay’s Rebellion A. B. C. D. E. D. checks and balances Q. federalism F. G. H. I. J. E. Anti-Federalists R. Virginia Plan F. Preamble S. Magna Carta K. L. M. N. O. G. New Jersey Plan T. James Madison H. republic U. Federalists P. Q. R. S. T. I. direct democracy V. concurrent powers J. delegates W. Three-fifths Compromise U. V. W. X. Y. K. Articles of Confederation X. George Washington L. English Bill of Rights Y. separation of powers M. reserved powers

Magic Number = ______Definitions: 1. American governing document that first united the thirteen states. 2. To agree or approve. 3. James Madison’s idea for government, which created a two house legislature. 4. A government in which laws are made directly by citizens. 5. Montesquieu’s idea where power is divided among the three branches of government. 6. People who fought against the Constitution. 7. Attempt by farmers to close down local courts in Massachusetts. 8. An idea, supported by small states, which created a one house legislature with equal representation. 9. An agreement where slaves are counted as part of the population. 10. To be disloyal to one’s country. 11. The Great Charter, which limited the powers of King John of England in 1215. 12. Representatives to the Constitutional Convention. 13. Supporters of the Constitution and wanted it ratified 14. Gave certain rights to Englishmen and further limited the king’s power. 15. An agreement where states have equal representation in the Senate and representation in the House of Representatives is based on the state’s population. 16. A government in which citizen’s elect representatives to make laws. 17. President of the Constitutional Convention. 18. Powers given to Congress. 19. Changes or additions to the Constitution. 20. Power is divided between the state and the national government. 21. Powers shared by the state and the federal government. 22. Powers neither given to Congress nor denied to the states. 23. Allows each branch of government ways to check or limit the other branches powers. 24. Author of the Virginia Plan and “Father of the Constitution”. 25. The first section of the Constitution, which sets up the purpose of our government.